A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9507099 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 107599386 epoch_slot_no: 290586 block_no: 9506922 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 34204 time: 2023-11-05 06:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00473080e67080115d4555d8ade345167b3049a269641e84848dd1763fce4e1bBlock Operator
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